La science médicale - Examen et diagnostic

the process of removing and analyzing tissue from the body of a sick person to learn more about their condition

biopsie

a medical examination in which a small amount of blood is taken from a person to find out if they have any diseases or health conditions

prise de sang

a medical examination during which a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body is created by the use of a computer linked to an X-ray machine

scanner

the identification of the nature and cause of an illness or other problem

diagnostic

an ultrasound test that shows a detailed image of the heart

échocardiogramme

a noninvasive diagnostic procedure that uses sound waves to look at tissues and organs inside the chest, particularly the heart

échocardiographie

the process of looking closely at something to identify any issues

examen

a detailed medical examination in which a person is tested to find out any diseases or disorders

bilan de santé

a careful and complete physical assessment of a person's health

examen médical

a technique in which a powerful magnetic field is used to produce detailed images of areas inside the body

imagerie par résonance magnétique

a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness

pronostic

a small amount of a substance taken from a larger amount used for scientific analysis or therapeutic experiment

échantillon

a medical test during which data is obtained by the images produced using a sensing device that examines organs or regions of the body

scan

any systematic activity that attempts to identify the presence of a particular disease in a person's body

dépistage

a medical procedure where a flexible tube with a camera is used to check the inside of the colon for health reasons

coloscopie

a medical laboratory test used to measure amylase enzyme levels in blood or urine for diagnosing pancreatic conditions

test de l'amylase

a medical imaging technique that assesses tissue elasticity, aiding in the identification of abnormalities without invasive procedures

élastographie

a medical procedure using a colposcope to examine the cervix, vagina, and vulva for cervical conditions or cancer screening

colposcopie

a small amount of something such as urine, blood, etc. that is taken for examination

échantillon

a piece of solid waste evacuated from the bowels

selles

a medical examination of the body or a part of body to detect possible health issues

test médical

the application of ultrasonic waves for medical purposes, such as producing an image of a growing fetus

échographie

the recording or display of the electrical activity of someone's heart that is measured by an electrocardiograph

électrocardiogramme

an image of the inside of a body created using X-rays

radiographie

a diagnostic method for assessing muscle and nerve function by recording their electrical activity

électromyographie

real-time X-ray imaging for diagnostics and interventions

fluoroscopie

a procedure using a thin tube to examine the uterus visually

hystéroscopie

a diagnostic imaging method using contrast dye to visualize spinal cord abnormalities

myélographie

a laboratory technique used to amplify DNA for various applications in medical diagnostics, genetic testing, and research

réaction en chaîne par polymérase

a diagnostic tool that confirms if someone is pregnant by checking for a hormone called hCG

test de grossesse

a medical test that evaluates vestibular disorders using eye movement recordings

vidéonystagmographie

a non-invasive assessment of visual acuity and eye health to detect potential vision problems or eye disorders

dépistage visuel

a health assessment by a professional to evaluate the body for abnormalities

examen physique

(of a scientific test) showing that a particular substance or condition exists

positif

(of a scientific test) showing that there is no sign of a disease or a particular condition

négatif

a test to assess the heart's function and performance during physical activity or stress

test d'effort cardiaque

a diagnostic examination that analyzes a person's fecal sample to assess digestive health and detect abnormalities or infections

test de selles

a neurodiagnostic technique that records brain electrical activity using scalp electrodes to assess function and detect abnormalities

électroencéphalographie

an examination of a deceased person's organs to determine the cause of death

autopsie

an X-ray for early detection of breast cancer and abnormalities

mammographie

an X-ray imaging technique used to screen and detect breast abnormalities, including early signs of cance

mammographie

a medical imaging technique that uses radioactive tracers to visualize body functions

TEP (tomographie par émission de positons)

a diagnostic test used to assess the health and function of facial nerves by measuring their electrical signals

électroneurono-graphie

a diagnostic test used to evaluate the health and function of nerves by measuring their electrical signals

électronystagmographie

a test to measure eye muscle activity for assessing eye movement and health

électrooculographie

test to measure retinal function and detect vision abnormalities

électrorétinographie

a medical procedure using a flexible tube with a light and camera to examine internal organs

endoscopie

a procedure using a swallowed capsule with sensors to monitor the gastrointestinal tract

monitorage par capsule endoluminale

a procedure using a flexible tube with a camera to examine the stomach through the mouth

gastroscopie

a diagnostic procedure that involves examining the larynx with a laryngoscope to assess health and function

laryngoscopie

an examination of the inside of the eye using a specialized instrument called an ophthalmoscope

ophtalmoscopie

a medical procedure using a thin, lighted tube to examine your lower bowel for growths or other problems

sigmoïdoscopie

a diagnostic procedure that involves using contrast dye and X-ray imaging to assess the aorta's health and function

aortographie

a diagnostic procedure that uses contrast dye and imaging to assess the health and function of the heart's ventricles

ventriculographie cardiaque

a medical imaging technique that uses sound waves to create real-time images for diagnostic purposes

échographie

a balance test that measures how well someone can maintain stability during changing sensory input, used to assess vestibular function and postural control

posturographie dynamique

the examination and analysis of cells to diagnose diseases and detect abnormalities

cytopathologie

any X-ray examination of the brain during which the cerebrospinal fluid in the brain ventricles is replaced by air or another gas that acts as a contrast medium

encéphalographie

a test to assess middle ear function by measuring eardrum movement in response to air pressure changes

tympanométrie

the process of obtaining images of the body's anatomy using X-rays, gamma rays, or similar ionizing radiation

radiographie

the medical procedures and tests during pregnancy to detect potential fetal health issues

diagnostic prénatal

a diagnostic procedure that involves analyzing an individual's DNA to identify specific genetic mutations, variations, or abnormalities

test génétique

a medical examination that employs imaging technologies to visualize and diagnose diseases within the body

radiologie

a hands-on medical examination to assess the characteristics of underlying structures in the body

palpation

a complete medical examination of the body to see if there are any health issues

examen médical

a non-invasive technique that uses near-infrared light to study functional processes in biological tissues by measuring changes in tissue absorption and scattering

imagerie optique diffuse

a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique that measures the random motion of water molecules in tissues, providing information about the structural integrity and cellular organization of the examined tissue

imagerie par diffusion

a technique that measures the decay time of fluorescence emitted by fluorophores, providing information about molecular interactions, environmental conditions, and cellular processes in biological samples

imagerie par fluorescence à temps de vie

a substance used in medical imaging that enhances the visualization of specific tissues or processes, aiding in the accurate diagnosis and assessment of various medical conditions

agent d'imagerie

the non-invasive visualization and tracking of biological processes or events using the emission of light by living organisms or their genetically modified components

imagerie de bioluminescence

a technique that involves the detection and monitoring of changes in intracellular calcium levels in living cells or organisms, providing insights into various physiological and biochemical processes

imagerie calcique

a scientific technique that utilizes specialized instruments and optics to magnify and visualize objects or specimens at a microscopic level, enabling the study of detailed structures, cellular components, and biological processes

microscopie

the visualization and analysis of molecular and cellular processes in living organisms for disease detection, molecular tracking, and therapeutic evaluation

imagerie moléculaire

a gynecological screening test to find early signs of cancer in a woman's neck of the womb

test de Papanicolaou

a non-invasive medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to generate real-time images of internal organs, tissues, and blood flow

imagerie par ultrasons